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Fluorapatite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.1-3.253.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indistinct
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
BeAl 2 O 4

Fluorapatite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Chrysoberyl physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Fluorapatite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Fluorapatite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.